Sri Lanka Transport Board

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Introduction

The Central Bus Stand (CBS) in Pettah is the premier bus terminal in the country. It is situated at a central location and has direct access to two main roads viz: Bodhiraja Mawatha & Olcott Mawatha.

The CBS performs the following functions:

Control and supervision of the bus services commencing/terminating within the premises

Sale of season tickets

Accident investigation when SLTB buses are involved in Colombo City Limits

Operation of substitute buses, as and when necessary

Catering to special occasions such as Sinhala/Tamil New Year, Wesak etc.

Purpose/ Benefits

This bus stand was not well maintained during the past years and as a result bus passengers had to face many difficulties. By renovating this bus stand with toilet and seating facilities, the traveling passengers are greatly benefited.. In addition operational time table is also displayed for the convenience of the passengers.

Latest News

Hon. RanjithMaddumaBandara, Minister of Internal Transport laid the foundation stone for construction of the first driver testing track within the premises of the Department of Motor Traffic in Werehera on 30.04.2015. The track will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 100 Mill.

Construction of this track which complies the international standards,will follow construction of similar tracks in all districts of the Island.

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Internal Transport, Chairman of the National Council for Road Safety, and many other officials were present at the occasion.